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Japan expands naval network with Indonesia, Australia, Philippines

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Japan is strengthening its defense ties in the Indo-Pacific by adding Indonesia to a network of naval partners, following similar arrangements with Australia and the Philippines. This initiative involves the transfer of decommissioned warships, such as the Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia, which analysts suggest is a way for Tokyo to foster deeper collaboration and contribute to regional stability outside of formal military pacts. The goal is to enhance subsurface awareness and operational integration among participating navies. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Maria Siow ·

    Japan adds Indonesia to ‘network of navies’ after Australia, Philippines

    Indonesia sits at the confluence of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Its coastline stretches nearly 55,000km (34,000 miles) and its waters encompass the Malacca and Lombok straits, chokepoints through which trillions of US dollars in global trade pass annually. Yet for years the na…

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